Nitrox® Steel: Why the French Army Chooses This Steel for Its Field Knives
When the French army chooses a knife, it doesn't choose a steel out of habit or convention. It imposes precise technical requirements: corrosion resistance in marine environments, hardness retentio...
TB-Outdoor, official supplier to the French army since 1996: 30 years of military knives
When you search for "who makes French army knives", the answer is less well-known than it deserves. TB-Outdoor, a brand of the Thiers cutlery manufacturer Tarrerias Bonjean, has been a registered s...
Why Japanese charcoal cooking is so appealing to grill enthusiasts?
In Japan, charcoal cooking is much more than a way to grill food. It is a precise, demanding technique that shows great respect for the product. Meats, fish, vegetables, and skewers acquire distinc...
C.A.C.® Foreign Legion: TB-Outdoor's official collection in detail
The French Foreign Legion is one of the most famous military units in the world. Founded in 1831, it has embodied for nearly two centuries an ideal of loyalty, bravery, and self-transcendence summa...
Black screws, stainless steel screws: how to properly disassemble a C.A.C. knife
The C.A.C. (Combat Assistance Campagne) uses two distinct types of screws on its handle, each with a different function and disassembly method. Confusing the two is the most common cause of damage ...
C.A.C.® Marine Nationale 400 years: the 4 TB-Outdoor limited editions
In 2026, the French Navy celebrates its 400th anniversary. To mark this exceptional milestone, TB-Outdoor — a Thiers-based knifemaker and official supplier to the French armed forces since 1996 — h...
How to Sharpen an Outdoor Knife: The Sharpening Guide
How to sharpen an outdoor knife? In the wilderness or during an operational mission, a sharp edge is synonymous with efficiency and safety. At TB-Outdoor, we equip armed forces with technical bla...